Population Health, Human Diversity, & Social Issues ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course will advance understanding of population health in the United States and globally from an interprofessional perspective. Students will explore determinants of health and health care disparities using a variety of conceptual frameworks, models and theories. Distributions and patterns of health outcomes across populations will be analyzed. Responsibilities of the master’s prepared nurse in addressing health policy issues and employing advocacy strategies to promote optimal health outcomes will be examined. This course was previously NUR 50500.